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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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